Management Accountant

Transaction Recruitment Ltd.; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Private healthcare

22–25 days holiday

Staff discount

Job summary

Transaction Recruitment Ltd. is working with a large Erdington-based services business to appoint a Management Accountant. You will own the monthly management accounts, deliver accurate figures within tight deadlines and help shape and improve processes as the finance function modernises.

You’ll work under a supportive manager and pursue ACCA/CIMA progression, with exposure to MI development, balance sheet controls, and cross-team collaboration to drive business performance.

Qualifications

• ownership of end-to-end management accounts is essential.
• Experience closing month-ends across multiple entities desirable.
• ACCA/CIMA qualifications or current study encouraged.
• Strong Excel skills and solid balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of the monthly management accounts and timely reporting.
• Building period-end schedules, reconciliations and analysis for the close.
• Translating results into clear commentary for stakeholders.
• Investigating variances and liaising with teams to explain movements.
• Maintaining tight balance sheet controls and supporting all balances.
• Shaping management information as reporting needs evolve.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis as required.
• Overseeing fixed asset register and related entries.
• Managing company credit card and staff expenses with robust controls.
• Providing financial input for contract renewals and utility billing.
• Supporting VAT returns and working with external auditors.

Skills

End-to-end management accounts

Month-end across multiple entities

Excel proficiency

Financial controls

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualified or studying

Tools

Pegasus Opera

Job description

About the Business

A fantastic opportunity to join a large, well-established services business based in Erdington as a Management Accountant. With the business modernising its finance function, this role offers real ownership of the management accounts alongside the chance to shape and improve processes as the team evolves. You'll be working under a supportive manager who is keen to help you develop professionally as the business continues to grow.

Main Duties

• Taking full ownership of the monthly management accounts, delivering accurate figures within tight reporting deadlines


• Building the period-end supporting schedules, reconciliations and analysis that underpin the monthly close


• Turning financial results into clear, meaningful commentary that helps the business understand its performance


• Getting to the root of variances and unexpected movements, liaising with teams across the wider business to explain them


• Keeping tight control of balance sheet accounts and ensuring every balance is fully supported


• Helping to shape and enhance management information as the reporting needs of the business change


• Delivering ad hoc analysis to support both the finance team and wider stakeholders


• Managing the fixed asset register and all related accounting entries


• Overseeing company credit card and staff expense processing, making sure controls are robust and claims are handled promptly


• Managing utility billing and providing financial input when contracts come up for renewal


• Completing government statistical returns and other required statutory submissions


• Supporting the VAT return process as needed


• Acting as a point of support during the external audit, preparing schedules, providing evidence and handling auditor queries


• Spotting opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls and make better use of systems and data

Location / Office / Culture

The role is based in Erdington, within a finance function that is going through an exciting period of modernisation. This is a role that will continue to evolve, giving you exposure to a broad range of finance processes and the opportunity to grow your responsibilities over time. You'll be backed by a supportive manager who genuinely invests in the development of their team.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrable experience owning end-to-end management accounts is essential


• Experience completing month-end across multiple entities is strongly desired


• ACCA/CIMA qualified or currently studying towards a qualification


• Strong Excel skills


• Solid balance sheet reconciliation and financial control experience


• A hands-on, proactive approach with a real interest in improving processes


• Confidence communicating with both finance and non-finance colleagues


• Knowledge of Pegasus Opera is beneficial but not essential

Why Join the business

• Supportive manager who is invested in your development


• £2,000 annual study support, plus half a day off on exam days


• 22 days' holiday, rising to 25 after two years' service


• Optional private healthcare


• Generous staff discount


• Broad, evolving role with genuine scope to make your mark in a modernising finance function